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A running discussion on life after experiencing childhood trauma. How to get help, how to help yourself, how to help others, and how to navigate normal. stitchnormal@gmail.com

Navigating Normal Stitch

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A running discussion on life after experiencing childhood trauma. How to get help, how to help yourself, how to help others, and how to navigate normal. stitchnormal@gmail.com

    E38 Pengu on Psychedelic Therapy Part 3

    E38 Pengu on Psychedelic Therapy Part 3

    Pengu is a long time supporter of the podcast and personal friend who has a vested interest bordering on obsession with researching psychedelics.  He can be found meandering through Discord with stories and laughter.

    Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.
    https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinson
    Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.

    Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886

    PO Box 1918
    Galesburg, IL 61402

    https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_Normal

    Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.
    https://smart.bio/taylored2art/
    Insta: Taylored2Art

    • 1 hr 6 min
    E37 Pengu on Psychedelic Therapy Part 2

    E37 Pengu on Psychedelic Therapy Part 2

    Pengu is a long time supporter of the podcast and personal friend who has a vested interest bordering on obsession with researching psychedelics.  He can be found meandering through Discord with stories and laughter.

    Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.
    https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinson
    Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.

    Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886

    PO Box 1918
    Galesburg, IL 61402

    https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_Normal

    Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.
    https://smart.bio/taylored2art/
    Insta: Taylored2Art

    • 1 hr 5 min
    E36 Sheyann Straub - Honeysuckle and Cigarettes

    E36 Sheyann Straub - Honeysuckle and Cigarettes

    Sheyann Straub is a photographer, former school teacher, wife, daughter, mother, Midwesterner, and self published author among other things.  In her book Honeysuckle and Cigarettes: Confronting Family Secrets so my Daughter Doesn't Have to, Sheyann shares her own journey in confronting family secrets and surviving small town life after her mother goes to prison for an inappropriate relationship with a minor.  Her story is eloquently written and breathes nothing but the truth out into the open.  She also has a really wonderful newsletter titled The Little Things which is also captivatingly written.

    Sheyann's Book:
    Honeysuckle & Cigarettes: Confronting Family Secrets So My Daughter Doesn’t Have To
    Sheyann's newsletter:
    The Little Things
    Insta:  
    sheyann.straub

    Intro music courtesy of the talented Chris Butler.

    Accompanying song Taken for Granted by the lovely artist Mourning Coffee:
    https://youtu.be/22PY5d8WxoY

    Insta: MourningCoffeeMusic


    Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.

    Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886

    PO Box 1918
    Galesburg, IL 61402

    https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_Normal

    Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.
    https://smart.bio/taylored2art/
    Insta: Taylored2Art

    • 1 hr
    E35 Pengu on Psychedelic Therapy Part 1

    E35 Pengu on Psychedelic Therapy Part 1

    Pengu is a long time supporter of the podcast and personal friend who has a vested interest bordering on obsession with researching psychedelics.  He can be found meandering through Discord with stories and laughter.

    Music courtesy of Chris Butler and the amazing Frank Watkinson.
    https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankWatkinson
    Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.

    Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886

    PO Box 1918
    Galesburg, IL 61402

    https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_Normal

    Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.
    https://smart.bio/taylored2art/
    Insta: Taylored2Art

    • 1 hr 4 min
    E34 Baker and his journey through sobriety

    E34 Baker and his journey through sobriety

    TRIGGER WARNING:  This episode talks about extensive  illicit drug use, sexual assault, and overdose.

    Baker is a recovering addict that has been relocated to the west coast in an effort to find sobriety and happiness.  As some of us may know this is a hard journey and if any of you are will I encourage you to take a moment and help a fellow survivor out by donating a couple bucks to his CashApp $Bakedry23

    If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction remember there is help.  Search for local resources in your area or consider calling the SAMHSA Hotline:
    1-800-662-4357

    Featured song this episode is Leviathan!Leviathan! by the very talented Jaron Weidner.  Check out some of his other work on YouTube or Spotify: https://www.youtube.com/@HundredYearDash
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RVji37hUwR1LbnqiTdFQL?si=N9XAg31JRGCDnDR56NxSVg
    https://www.instagram.com/hundredyeardash/

    Introduction music courtesy of the amazing Chris Butler.
    Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.

    Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886

    PO Box 1918
    Galesburg, IL 61402

    https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_Normal

    Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.
    https://smart.bio/taylored2art/
    Insta: Taylored2Art

    • 1 hr 11 min
    E33 Cosmic Triggers with Samantha the Brave

    E33 Cosmic Triggers with Samantha the Brave

    Our friend Sam is well versed in psychology, yoga, spirituality, and being an amazing and beautiful human that just wants to help others realize that they are amazing beautiful humans. 

    Book Sam mentioned:
    Love: What Life Is All About Paperback by Leo F. Buscaglia 
    https://a.co/d/1QDcqlc

    Insta:  Samantha.thebrave
    Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/cosmictriggerswithsam
    https://open.spotify.com/show/3gylbF6JxM75wGT13trcry?si=S0_5Mx_2TBy2C2qypg_BWQ
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmic-triggers-with-sam/id1586383634
    https://anchor.fm/cosmictriggerswithsam

    Intro music courtesy of the amazing Chris Butler.
    Outro is a cover of I Don't Mind by Defeater.
    Support the showPlease share to help spread awareness.

    Navigating Normal Podcast texting hotline: (971) 270-0886

    PO Box 1918
    Galesburg, IL 61402

    https://withkoji.com/@Navigating_Normal

    Artwork courtesy of Taylor Long.
    https://smart.bio/taylored2art/
    Insta: Taylored2Art

    • 1 hr 12 min

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